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[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 117 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 117

 Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and 
                         World Social Work Day.

_______________________________________________________________________

                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 30, 2011

 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Begich, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr. Levin, 
   Mr. Cochran, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Sanders, and Mr. Johnson of South 
 Dakota) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
          Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION

 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and 
                         World Social Work Day.

Whereas social work is a profession of hope, grounded in practical problem-
        solving expertise;
Whereas social workers are positive change agents who dedicate their careers to 
        helping people transform their lives and improving environments to make 
        that transformation possible;
Whereas more than 640,000 trained social work professionals in the United States 
        work tirelessly to provide resources and guidance that support social 
        functioning in agencies, hospitals, hospices, schools, universities, 
        legislatures, private practices, corporations, and the military;
Whereas social workers have education and experience to guide individuals, 
        families, and communities through complex issues and choices;
Whereas social workers stand up for others to make sure that everyone has access 
        to the same basic rights, protections, and opportunities;
Whereas social workers have been an important force behind several significant 
        social movements in the United States;
Whereas social workers are on the frontlines, responding to such human needs as 
        homelessness, poverty, family breakups, mental illness, physical and 
        mental disability, substance abuse, domestic violence, and many other 
        issues;
Whereas Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day, which is March 
        15, 2011, build awareness of the role that professional social workers 
        play in the community and the wide range of contributions social workers 
        make throughout their careers; and
Whereas the 2011 Professional Social Work Month theme, ``Social Workers Change 
        Futures'', showcases the expertise and dedication of professional social 
        workers in helping to improve lives: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social 
        Work Month and World Social Work Day;
            (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and 
        groups who promote the importance of social work and observe 
        Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day;
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in 
        appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further 
        awareness of the life-changing role which social workers play; 
        and
            (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the 
        millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their 
        communities through social work.
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